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This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what medical documents those of us with COPD should...

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” --Brene Brown So I am sharing our stories. Talking about shame and illness...

My "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production (technical) side or as a producer. There are...

“I felt ashamed.""But of what? Psyche, they hadn't stripped you naked or anything?""No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal -- of being a mortal.""But how could you help...

Looking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now I could walk the dogs and climb even...

“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” —Brene Brown Before writing this article, I spoke with many people who have chronic illnesses...

It's safe to say that not all caregivers agree on how to take care of their loved ones. This can pose a few serious problems, especially as COPD progresses. At first...

Editor's note: this is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I have been asked several times what medical documents those of...

“The absence of self-love is shame. Guilt is feeling bad about one's actions, but shame is feeling bad about one's self – failure, embarrassment, weakness, overwhelming worthlessness, and feeling disgracefully...

This article is going to be difficult to write. You might find it difficult to read. You see, people who have COPD, or any chronic illness, suffer from shame and...

The severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD. There are 4 stages listed and accepted by medical...

Your breathing is most important. You will have similar effects year round, however in many places summer is a big change from winter. Summer brings it’s own challenges. Here, where...

Sometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and far between. That is when it is all...

I have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a millionaire living on a private beach. I'm actually...

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Here at COPD.net, we often get questions about finding a cure. There are lots of conversations on our site and our Facebook page about this topic, so, coming straight from...

Have you seen the new craze? The only way these could cause stress is if you just cannot bare the thoughts of mistakenly coloring outside the lines. I have never...

A COPD Diagnosis: Now What? Cough. Cough. “I don't know why I'm so tired and I can't breathe. Maybe it'll blow over” might be the way it started. “Go to...

As with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing symptoms and treatment, while the substantial impact on...

Caregivers: Maybe you’ve heard of being proactive.  In simple terms, being proactive is thinking ahead.  An example of being proactive would be ordering medications a week or two before they...